DISTRICT WEATHER REPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1138, 27 May 1911, Page 6

DISTRICT WEATHER REPORTS.

(From Our Special Correspondents.) '■ Wangamii,'. May 2C—Warm, gentle rain of the variety known as "good growing" has been failing at intervals all day, nncV promises' to continue throughout tho night. It is.abnormalIy warm for this timo of the year, and there is cnliro absence of wind. The river is slightly swollen, and, if warm rain continues for any length of time, it may melt the inland snows, and bring down a flood. Feilding, May 25.—A surprise rainfall name on last night, and continued all day, and the sky was heavy tonight. Palmerston, Hay 26. —About 8 o'clock a warm rain began to fall, and continued all night.

Shannon, May: 26.—Bain started to fall here last night, and poured all dav Friday.

Ofcaki, May 26.-7Showors of rain fell throughout the night, and continued to-day, these being accompanied by a warm atmosphere and light, varying winds.

Masterton, May 26.—Tho Rev. Mr. Hodiro reported at 6 o'clock to-night :— Shado temperature, maximum 65.8, minimum 56, mean 60.5; earth radiation, 48.6; earth temperature CI ft.), 52; wind, gusty and variable, N.W. at G o'clock; sky overcast.

Featherston, May 2fi.—Feathorston is peculiarly situated in its relationship to climatic conditions, inasmuch r» r ; but short warning is received as to charTucs. Situated at tho foot 'of one of the ranges of mountains running north and south, rain from the west steals upon us almost unnoticed, but from the south it can bo seen approaching. Quito unexpectedly showers of rain fell yesterday, and, in all probability, the weather will bo inclement for savoral days.

Greytown, Slay £6.—Tho rain njiticipatH yesterday materialised about 10 on Thursday night, and poured clown heavily-till about 9 a.m. to-day. The weather is now fairly clear and vory mild, but more rain is probable. Light N.W. winds; thermometor reads 60. F.